ADD / ADHD Medications: Toddler, Claritin
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5Yo Son Acts Crazy on Allergy/cold Medicine
Asked by A. from Washington DC
on October 15, 2008
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Hi Moms & Dads, (volume II)
This is a plea for help. I have a 5yo son who is in kindergarten. He is getting in LOTS of trouble when he is taking allergy/cold medicin...
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- Hello, I can understand what your son is going thru because I am a grown up and when i take allergy meds I also can't keep still. Maybe it would be best and safer ...
- A., I thank you for trying to take care of your sons problem and not just giving it over to the teachers to deal with. I substitute teach so I see a lot of things. ...
- There are many allergy meds out there that will make your child hyper. My girls can't do any of the Triaminic's at all - never have been able to - they are now 7 and ...
Unusual Behavior May Be Linked to Children's Zyrtec Allergy Medicine
Asked by S.C. from Louisville
on September 30, 2008
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My 7yr old son has been taking Children's Zyrtec Allergy medicine for the past 2 weeks. My husband and I have witnessed some major behavior changes in our son. He se...
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- Certainly eliminate and see what happens..It's a definite possibility. Then you'll have that answer. If you need alternatives, try Claritin (I found that it doesn't wo...
- of course, read the side effects pamphlet and talk to the doc, but YES, it could be - especially if his behavioral changes started at the same time. my kids have never...
- I had the same experience with my daughter. Both she and her sister were taking Zyrtec and her sister was fine but she was terrible. Her pediatrician said that some ...
Behavior Problems with Allergy/Asthma Medicine
Asked by L.B. from Asheville
on April 23, 2008
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I have a 4 year old boy whom has mild allergies and reactive airway syndrome. We have have recently decided to try medicines recommended by our son's doctor. One of t...
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- I can see you've gotten a ton of responses already! I just wanted to add that my youngest child was on singulair for a while from age 1-2 and we had trouble getting h...
- Yes, my five-year-old son had the same reaction to Zyrtec. He was also very tired and cranky when taking morning doses of Claritin. We recently switched him to Astelin...
- My 9 year old son had the same problem. We thought it was 3rd grade "nasties" because everyone had said to expect bad behavior in 3rd grade but last week his pediatri...
Homeopathic Allergy Medicine
Asked by D.M. from Albany
on May 6, 2010
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A friend has suggested that I try "Heel BHI Homeopathic Allergy Medication" for my 2 year old daughter. Her pediatrician recommended Zyrtec for her a couple months ag...
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- Hi D., My girlfriend told me about a product she uses for her son, he was 2 then (3 now), they live in Texas and has a lot of allergy issues. It's made by the same...
- HI D., Homeopathic remedies are not approved by the FDA because they are out of the range of their authority. There are good companies out there that self monitor t...
- I can't tolerate most meds, so I have experimented with alternative meds. I get fabulous, and almost instant, relief from allergy symptoms with a homeopathic remedy, w...
My 17 Month Old Can't Get Rid of Her Cold
Asked by K.H. from Spartanburg
on March 6, 2008
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My daughter is 17 months old and she just started daycare. We have been struggling with a cold for about two weeks now. She had gotten better for a few days than it ca...
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- Hi K.! I have a four year old and a 7 year old. They recently have had horrible coughs and what has worked for us is putting Vicks Vapor Rub on the bottom of their f...
- Hi K., My son always had colds as a baby too. If the cold lasts for more than 7-10 days then it has probably turned into a sinus infection & she probably needs an a...
- Did her DR test her for RSV? If not, might be a good idea. It's viral and has to run it's course but is very contagious and easily caught in a daycare setting. If t...
Help ADHD Daughter Will Not Stop
Asked by L.B. from New York
on February 13, 2011
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Please help before we go insane!!! My 9 year old ADHD daughter is loud and does not stop talking (she talks very loud) and she fly's off the handle at the slightest of...
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- Watch her diet. A lot of ADD/ADHD kids can't have anything with MSG. MSG can make them violent and act out, the loud constant talking can be a sign that she is react...
- My ADD daughter uses Clonidine for falling asleep. It is used off-label for that since it really is a heart medication. I hear it is used for ADHD during the daytime...
- I intentionally did 2 things to help deal with the noise of having an adhd kiddo: - Intentionally got him hooked on computer / video games ((Most of the peace came ...
What to Do About Cough in 15 Month Old???
Asked by C.P. from Dallas
on December 2, 2008
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Hi Mommas!
I need some suggestions on things to do for my baby girls cough. Yes I am one of those mommy's who does not medicate unless she REALLY needs it, but ...
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- You have obviously gotten alot of responses, but I will go ahead and respond with what we have done with my little one. Yes the baby vicks on the feet with socks work...
- I know this is going to sound crazy but, I tried it along with my 8 year old, 6 year old and 6 month old.......put the vicks rub all over the bottom of the feet then p...
- I think try the vicks vapor rub but if it she continues coughing then you should probably consider taking her to a DR because my son would cough all night and one nigh...
Good Medicine "That Works" for a 10 Year Old
Asked by K.L. from Merced
on October 23, 2008
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My 10 year old son as had a stuffy nose for a month now. I've tried different sinus/cold/allergy meds and nothing is working! Does anyone have a favorite that works fo...
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- I concur it sounds like possible allergies. Take him to the doc and get him checked out. They can do blood test and scratch tests to find out what he's allergic to. ...
- Pedia Care Gentle Vapors night lights work well to help clear nasal passages at night so they sleep better. I give my kids Loratadine for allergies. Make sure you do...
- Dear K., I just mentioned this in a different post. Try Vick's Vapo-Rub. Rub some on your son's chest under his t-shirt. It really does help with congestion and so...
21 Month Old with Motor Tic
Asked by R.W. from Dallas
on September 26, 2008
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We recently found out that our 21 month old has a motor tic. Right now, her tic is double blinking. At times, she will go a hour or so CONSTANTLY double blinking ove...
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- My daughter did that too & so did her daughter, not saying your Doctor is wrong but their tic were due to allergies. I wish I had known when my daughter was younger th...
- My mom's friend had a daughter I hung with when I was very young. She blinked constantly and she would squeeze her eyes to when she did it. Her mom was beside hersel...
- I have 3 boys and the all have letters as we call them oldest has OCD and the middle is ADHD with OCD traits! See all the letters! My oldest has had different times wh...
Is My Pediatrician Giving Too Much Medicine and Can Anyone Recommend a New One
Asked by T.J. from Portland
on October 31, 2008
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OK. I will try to make this as short as I can. My son (5 1/2 years) has had a very high fever for several days. At our first visit to the doctor he wanted to give a...
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- Um. I am personally horrified by the medications and amounts suggested here. If the nurse and the pharmacist both called "foul" ... it's time to find another doctor....
- That sounds crazy. You have every reason to be concerned. First of all, did your son develop hives only after receiving the Motrin and Tylenol? Perhaps he is having a ...
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